Henry Lees Crime Scene Handbook

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By: Marilyn T. Miller, Henry C. Lee, Timothy Palmbach

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Published: 25th July 2001

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Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook outlines proven methods to help you collect and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it thoroughly, and understand its relevance to the case involved. It evaluates the newest chemical and instrumental techniques, and covers new areas such as forensic analysis of computers and advanced shooting scene reconstruction methods. This "must-have" guide is enhanced with dozens of color photographs, logic trees, check lists, worksheets, case studies, lists of suppliers, and more.
Henry Lee has consulted on thousands of criminal cases around the world and is highly sought after to help solve difficult cases. Now he and his co-authors share more than 50 years of combined experience in this systematic approach to crime scene processing. It provides the information you need for initial training, to take with you in the field, and to refer to again and again during the course of each investigation.
KEY FEATURES:
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence, conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence, conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes

...presents a unique systematic and logical approach to crime scene processing. - Law Enforcement Technology .one of the most well-compiled, easy to read and understand, thorough and beautifully written books that can go a long way in making one a better crime scene investigator. - Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine

Preface	p. xi
Contributors	p. xiii
General Crime Scene Considerations
Introduction	p. 1
Types of Crime Scenes	p. 2
Physical Evidence in a Criminal Investigation	p. 6
Scentific Crime Scene Investigation	p. 16
Elements of Crime Scene Management
Introduction	p. 19
Components of an Effective Crime Scene Management System	p. 19
Information Management	p. 19
Management of Manpower	p. 38
Technology and Equipment Management	p. 39
Management of Logistics	p. 41
General Crime Scene Procedures
Introduction	p. 49
Role of the First Responding Officer	p. 50
Initial Crime Scene Response	p. 57
Crime Scene Communication	p. 58
Legal Implications for Crime Scene Searches	p. 61
Documentation of the Crime Scene	p. 66
Crime Scene Search	p. 66
Preliminary Reconstruction	p. 67
Releasing the Scene	p. 68
Crime Scene Investigative Team	p. 68
Biohazards Associated with Crime Scenes	p. 69
Crime Scene Documentation
Introduction	p. 73
Documentation Begins	p. 74
Effective Note-Taking	p. 74
Videography of the Crime Scene	p. 78
Photographic Documentation	p. 80
Sketching the Crime Scene	p. 104
Searching for Physical Evidence
Introduction	p. 113
Objectives of a Crime Scene Search	p. 113
General Concepts of Crime Scene Searches	p. 118
Crime Scene Search Patterns	p. 122
Practical Application of Crime Scene Searches	p. 128
Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence
General Considerations	p. 131
Fingerprints	p. 135
Impression Evidence	p. 144
Hair and Fiber Evidence	p. 151
Other Trace Evidence: Glass, Paint, and Soil	p. 153
Firearms and Toolmarks	p. 156
Biological Evidence: Blood, Booy Fluids and Tissue	p. 161
Accelerants and Flammable Fluids	p. 172
Explosive Material	p. 174
Questioned Documents	p. 174
Drug Evidence	p. 177
Bitemark Evidence	p. 178
Entomological Evidence	p. 178
Logic Trees
General Concept	p. 183
Common Features	p. 183
Logic Tree Applications	p. 185
Field Tests and Enhancement Reagents
Introduction	p. 201
Field Test Reagents	p. 205
Pattern Enhancement Reagents	p. 221
Legal and Scientific Considerations	p. 230
Special Scene Techniques
Introduction	p. 233
Outdoor Crime Scenes	p. 233
Fire and Explosive Scenes	p. 249
Clandestine Drug Laboratores	p. 256
Scenes Containing Biological/Chemical Agents	p. 258
Scenes with Electronic and Computer Evidence	p. 260
Crime Scene Reconstruction
Introduction	p. 271
Importance of Crime Scene Reconstruction	p. 271
Nature of Reconstruction	p. 272
Basic Principles for Physical Evidence and Reconstruction	p. 272
Stages in Reconstruction	p. 276
Types of Reconstruction	p. 276
Pattern Evidence in Reconstruction	p. 279
Shooting Scenes - Investigation and Reconstruction	p. 305
Special Issues Associated with Police Officer-Involved Shootings	p. 318
Requirements for Reconstructions After Crime Scene Released	p. 319
Writing a Reconstruction Report	p. 319
Crime Scene Investigation Equipment Inventory	p. 321
Game Plan for Processing	p. 325
Resources and Supplies	p. 333
Bibliography	p. 343
Partial Reconstruction (Focus Point: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis)	p. 347
Complete Reconstruction (Focus Point: Shooting Scene Reconstructions)	p. 365
Limited Reconstruction (Focus Point: Location of Physical Evidence)	p. 399
Index	p. 411
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ISBN: 9780124408302
ISBN-10: 0124408303
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 416
Published: 25th July 2001
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 24.77 x 19.05 x 0.64
Weight (kg): 1.13